How to protest against the anti-Islam film Afghan-style (surprisingly peacefully and with posters daubed with hearts)

Around 500 Afghans have staged a peaceful protest in Kabul to condemn the now-notorious U.S. film mocking the Prophet Mohammad.

The protest, organised by Islamic group, the United Reformists Party, is in direct contrast to the displays of violence over the movie seen around the world in recent weeks.

The anti-Islam film, The Innocence of Muslims, in which Mohammad engages in crude and offensive behaviour, has sparked violent protests across Asia, Africa and Europe to as far as Sao Paulo in Brazil.

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Contrast: Around 500 Afghans have staged a peaceful protest in Kabul to condemn the now-notorious film mocking the Prophet Mohammad

Peaceful: The protest, organised by Islamic group, the United Reformists Party, is in direct contrast to the displays of violence over the film seen around the world in recent weeks

Crack down: Mazhrudin Fayez, an Afghan cleric and organiser of the protest said the U.S. Government must deal with the film and punish its creators

Dozens of people have died in suicide bomb attacks, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, as a result.

Last week Afghan militants claimed
responsibility for a suicide bomb attack that killed 12 people,
saying it was retaliation for the film.

Riot police were still present at the peaceful protest in Kabul. Those who took part stood in formation, holding banners bearing hearts above their heads.

Mazhrudin Fayez, an Afghan cleric and organiser of the protest, told Reuters news agency that the U.S. Government must deal with the film and punish its creators.

'We have a serious message to the
government of America and that is that they must track down those who
made this film and they should make sure and guarantee that this kind of
action never happens again in the future otherwise this nation will not
keep silent,' Mr Fayez said.

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the filmmaker linked to the movie left his home and went into hiding earlier this month, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department.